News You Can Use: January 11, 2026
Sun, Jan 11 5:12pm

KidsFirst at Sunset View

Weekly Eblast 

A Message from Principal Jennifer O'Connor!

Upcoming Key Dates:  

  • January 12 - KidsFirst Board Meeting 6:30pm
  • January 14 - Tk/K Casual Spring Pictures (see attached flyer for details) and Family BINGO Night
  • January 19 - MLK Day - No School
  • January 23 - 100th Day of School, Flag Ceremony 9am
  • January 30 - Jog-a-thon, Minimum Day
  • February 9 - KidsFirst Board Meeting 6:30pm

Helpful Links

School Wide Signups

There are new enrichment rotations! Sign up TODAY for the next 8 week rotation.

TUESDAY ENRICHMENT CLASSES HERE!

WEDNESDAY ENRICHMENT CLASSES HERE!

BINGO NIGHT Packages are on SALE HERE! Tonight is the last night to buy your BINGO package!


Calling all kids and families!  Join us for the 13th Annual Hungry Dog Dash Community 5K! THE SCHOOL WITH THE MOST PARTICIPANTS WINS A TROPHY! Help us defend our title!

The Dash is Back - Sunday, February 8th, 2026 at 8 a.m.

Race Location: NTC Park Liberty Station

Registration is OPEN!

Current race fee is $25 for youths and $30 for adults, prices will increase on January 19th!

Register Here! 

Hungry Dog Dash 2026

Price includes: 

  • Official race t-shirt
  • Water stops along the course and at the finish
  • A chance to win a trophy for the top three finishers in all age divisions
  • Prizes to the top male and female finishers!

Be sure to include your child’s school when you register! Strollers, kids, moms, dads, aunts, uncles, grandparents and all your friends are welcome to come and enjoy the fun.  Even four-legged friends (on leash) are welcome to run or walk the course with you! For more information, visit our website www.hungrydogdash.com or email Anna Sheppard at hungrydogdashplhs@gmail.com  
Considering Sponsorship?

The Hungry Dog Dash is a fundraiser for the PLHS XC team, but also a way to help local businesses advertise themselves to the community.  We hope you will join us this year for a fun, family day promoting fitness and a healthy lifestyle through your sponsorship. Our vendor village is a great way to introduce your business to local families! Take advantage of this opportunity to reach the local community with a tax deductible donation.  We are asking for cash donations, in-kind products and services, and donations for our opportunity drawing, prizes and goody bags.  For more information on sponsorship opportunities, email Anna Sheppard at hungrydogdashplhs@gmail.com  

The PLHS-PA XC Booster Club is a part of the Pointer Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit supporting the school’s academics, arts and athletics.

Jogathon – Coach Brucker’s Final Laps!
Helpful Links:

Video Submission Form:  Jog-A- Thon 2026 Video Submission Form

This year’s Jogathon is all about celebrating Coach Brucker’s final year at Sunset View — and we’d love your help keeping the energy going!

  • Share Coach Brucker trivia in class (questions and prizes provided)

  • Help lead the Jogathon song and dance

  • Work with your class’s Jogathon Leads or Room Parents to get involved

Jog-a-thon Corporate Sponsorships are also LIVE!
👉 Internal Link for Konstella Users

👉External Link for Friends and Family

As promised, we are excited to share that Endless Summer Jogathon: Coach Brucker’s Final Laps logowear is officially LIVE for online sales

This special collection celebrates Coach Brucker’s final jogathon and the incredible legacy he’s created at Sunset View. You’ll find a variety of items for the whole family, including:

• Hoodies & T-shirts
• Hats & beanies, bags
• Multiple color options
• And more!

All online orders will be shipped directly to your home, making it easy to shop and show your school spirit. Please don’t wait—online sales are limited, so be sure to order while items are still available.

✨ Crewneck sweatshirts will also continue to be sold in person at school, so keep an eye out for those as well!

Shop the collection here  Thank you for supporting our Jogathon and helping us make Coach Brucker’s final laps truly unforgettable.

Happy Shopping! ☀️💙

🎥 Jogathon Video Contest — Show Your Sunset View Spirit! 🌞

We’re inviting everyone to create a fun, creative video for our Jogathon Video Contest! Make a short video (up to 2 minutes max) with friends or family that celebrates Sunset View — and shares all the amazing things we love about Coach Brucker and his legendary spirit. 

Videos can be funny, heartfelt, silly, or creative — just keep the focus on our school community and Coach Brucker’s positivity, energy, and impact on our kids.

Guidelines:

    •    ⏱️ Length: 2 minutes or less

    •    👯‍♂️ Friends or family can join in

    •    🌞 Highlight Sunset View spirit

    •    🧢 Include something special about Coach Brucker

    •    😄 Humor is welcome!

How to Submit:

👉 Jog-A- Thon 2026 Video Submission Form

Have fun — GO SUNSET VIEW!

Parking- 

It is a well known fact that parking around Sunset View is a challenge!  Please allow yourself plenty of time to find parking before and after school.  Do NOT attempt to enter the lower parking lot after 8:00am. Unless you are using a handicap spot or you are one of the two families that purchased the parking space or the golf cart spot at last year's auction, parking is NOT allowed in the lower lot during pick-up or drop off.    (Those who have students attending morning SAY may drop off before teachers arrive for the day.)

Please note that signage along Hill Street has changed and the majority of the space directly in front of the entrance is now marked as active loading/unloading. Please adhere to this new loading zone and do not park in this area if you intend to leave your vehicle. 
KidsFirst Contact Information

President: kidsfirstpresident@gmail.com
Vice President: kidsfirstvp@gmail.com
Treasurer: kidsfirsttreasurer@gmail.com
Bookkeeper: kidsfirstbookkeeper@gmail.com

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